Ecological tourism as a chance to protect our nature.
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Кульбердина Янгузель Гарифулловна

Научно-исследовательский институт, Вологда

Экологический туризм как шанс сохранить нашу природу.

В докладе обосновывается, что есть огромное количество видов туризма. Экологический туризм один из них. На сегодняшний день экотуризм является очень актуальной темой, и ее сохранение зависит от нас, от каждого жителя нашей страны, республики и района. Маленький принц из сказочной повести Антуана де Сент Экзюпери сказал очень важные слова: "Есть такое правило. Встал поутру, умылся, привел себя в порядок - и сразу же приведи в порядок свою планету...Это очень скучная работа, но совсем не трудная".

Yanguzel Kulberdina

Research Institute, Vologda

Ecological tourism as a chance to protect our nature.

Ecotourism as a chance to preserve our nature.

The report proves that there are a huge number of types of tourism. Ecological tourism is one of them. Today ecotourism is a very important topic, and its preservation depends on us, on each inhabitant of our country, Republic and region. The little Prince from the fairy tale novel by Antoine de Saint exupéry said very important words: "there is such a rule. Got up in the morning, washed, cleaned himself up - and immediately put in order his planet...It's a very boring job, but not at all difficult."

Ecological tourism as a chance to protect our nature.

Tourism is becoming more and more popular. It’s one of the best way to spend a holiday. It’s also a well-developed business today.

There are so many means of travelling around the world, such as jet-planes, express trains, cruise liners, comfortable buses, personal cars and else. We can choose what’s best for us. I’m glad that tourism has become more available because I love travelling.

Ecotourism as a chance to preserve our nature.

The little Prince from the fairy tale novel by Antoine de Saint exupéry said very important words: "there is such a rule. Got up in the morning, washed, cleaned himself up - and immediately put in order his planet...It's a very boring job, but not at all difficult." Before the trip to the South, I always went every day to our beautiful lake to grab a little sun, so as not to burn on the seas.

And I always saw the same picture: beautiful nature, and on the green lawn tin cans, packaging of chips, plastic bottles of beer and water, plastic bags, disposable plates...I had to first collect this "wealth" in a bunch, and then it is located on the shore and remember the Golden words - take away your planet.

Most travellers carry a camera with them to capture memorable objects of moments. Interesting objects may include ancient ruins, old churches and monasteries, castles, waterfalls, mountains and other places of interest.

I think tourism has almost no disadvantages, expect making people less patriotic. With the development of international tourism, people have become less interested in culture and the attractions of their native country. In fact, our country has a great number of wonderful places to offer.

Overpopulation, industrialization, urbanization and environmental pollution have disastrous effects on Nature and wildlife. Nowadays we often hear such words as nature tourism, green tourism, sustainable tourism, bio-tourism, ecologically responsible tourism, educational tourism and cultural tourism. But sometimes we don't fully understand their meaning. All these terms have much in common but they are not synonyms with ecotourism which probably involves a little of all of them. Ecotourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry. The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as 'responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.' Ecotourism has a save-the-planet goal. Unfortunately there are very few pristine and unpolluted areas left in the world and they must be protected. Ecotourism is a travelling to natural destinations with rare flora and fauna.

Besides, ecotourism helps people understand the environment around them, makes them respect different cultures and be careful with Nature. It is an unforgettable experience which is rewarding at the same time.

Ecotourism is for environment-conscious people who love Nature, understand the negative influence of conventional tourism on the environment and want to minimize it. Ecotourism promotes recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, safe disposal of waste and garbage and creation of economic opportunities for the local communities.

However ecotourism may have some negative aspects. The increasing number of tourists may damage the local environment. Some tourists don't understand the negative consequences of their visits. Many of them don't know how to behave and don't follow the main rule of ecotourism 'Leave nothing behind you except footprints and take nothing away except photographs'. They pollute drinking water, pick up rare flowers, disturb wild animals, purchase souvenirs made from the skin of endangered animals or leaves of rare plants. Searching for 'untouched places' tourists move off the beaten path and scare away animals.

First and most ecotourism is education. That is why before visiting some remote area tourists should learn as much as they can about its flora, fauna, local people, history, culture and traditions. It is also useful to learn a few words of the local language. The more information you learn, the more you will get out of your trip. It is very important to be open-minded and respectful.

 There are three main principles to this idea.

Firstly, ecotourism should minimize the effect on the locality. Secondly, ecotourism should improve the environment. And thirdly, the local population should also benefit as a result of the tourism.

Effect on the locality means that the tourism that the tourism is small-scale and that something is given back to the community through the projects carried out. No big  hotels are built. Ecotourism is conserved the environment. It does through education, conservation and recycling. This is education of the local people and also the tourists.

Conservation means respecting it by using renewable sources of avoiding unnecessary use of plastics. As for the local population benefit , this can be in financial ways by earning money from the tourists, but also through education, better schools, better health services and improve roads. What is important is that each ecotourism holiday must make a difference to the local community. For example, the percentage of money from eco holidays that goes to the local community is usually much higher then from traditional package holidays. Only local guides are employed to show the tourists the sights and explain the different customs and culture. The tourists stay in locally – owned hotels and can sold by the local community. Nowadays, an increasing number of people want their holiday to have a positive impact on local people and ecotourism does this.

In conclusion, I would like to say, that real ecotourism is a responsible way to travel, benefiting both the tourists and the local people.Don't forget about conservation and careful attitude to the environment in your everyday life. Follow the rule, 'Preserve and improve'. And remember that Nature is very fragile and we ought to take great care of it like a loving mother who takes great care of her only child.